0

2018 Château Ormes de Pez, St Estèphe, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Merlot (50%),Cabernet Sauvignon (41%),Cabernet Franc (7%),Petit Verdot (2%)
Not ready
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
90-92/100
Product: 20188007326
2018 Château Ormes de Pez, St Estèphe, Bordeaux

Description

This has a lot of immediate appeal. Very succulent with lots of rich, fat glycerol from the wonderful Merlots and very soft tannins. Do not underestimate its ageing potential. A 2004 from magnum boxed well above its weight; expect this wine to do the same, offering early and long-lasting appeal. Drink 2023-2030.

Blend: 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2018
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Merlot (50%),Cabernet Sauvignon (41%),Cabernet Franc (7%),Petit Verdot (2%)
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Château Les Ormes de Pez

Critics reviews

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 90-92/100
Composed of 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot and aging in 45% new barriques, the deep purple-black colored 2018 Ormes de Pez leaps from the glass with vibrant blackberries, black cherries and mulberries scents plus touches of garrigue, tree bark and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied with bags of muscular fruit, it has a firm, grainy texture and great freshness, finishing on an herbal lift.Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 23/04/2019
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (Apr 2019)

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
Find out more

Chateau Ormes de Pez

Château Les Ormes de Pez is one of St-Estèphe`s leading Cru Bourgeois properties. It was bought by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1936 and is now owned and run by Jean-Michel Cazes. The latter owns Lynch-Bages The estate is located just outside the village of Pez in the northern part of the St-Estèphe commune.
Find out more

Need help?

Delivery and Quality Guarantee